Title :
Electron Energy Distribution in a Helium Plasma Created by Nuclear Radiations
Author :
Lo, Ronnie H. ; Miley, George H.
Abstract :
An integral balance technique for calculation of the electron energy distribution in a radiation-induced plasma is described. Results predict W-values reasonably well and compare favourably with more complicated Monte-Carlo calculations. The distribution found differs from that in a normal electrical discharge and is of interest in radiation-pumped laser research.
Keywords :
helium; optical pumping; plasma diagnostics; He plasma; Monte Carlo calculations; W-values; electrical discharge; electron energy distribution; integral balance technique; radiation induced plasma; radiation pumped laser; Electrons; Gas lasers; Geometrical optics; Helium; Integral equations; Laser excitation; Neutrons; Plasma sources; Power engineering and energy; Pump lasers;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.1974.4316839
